In a sea of broken hearts, the story of one heart, made wholeWe live in a time of broken hearts — over 4.5 million to the power of loved ones. That’s how many lives COVID has taken to date, how many…Sep 1, 2021Sep 1, 2021
On Crisis, Community and the Helpers Mister Rogers Told Us AboutHeavy tonight, my heart resides deep in the heart of Texas. It’s with those living without power or water or heat or shelter or loved ones…Feb 19, 2021Feb 19, 2021
What Exactly Is Representation in a Representative Democracy?Last Wednesday, girls around the country — and indeed, the world — watched the inauguration of our nation’s first woman, first African…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
Dr. Martin Luther King’s ConnectednessToday is the day we commemorate a doctor, a visionary, a leader, a reverend, a King. And as I have reflected on what this day means in…Jan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
The Hump Day of Our DemocracyWednesday is a hump day. It’s the halfway point through the often-arduous climb of our week. Wednesdays can be difficult, exhausting…Jan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
The State of “United”Wednesday we all bore witness to a disgraceful moment in our nation’s history.Jan 8, 2021Jan 8, 2021
Sacred SpaceToday, my heart again aches. Today, outrage and uncertainty are the state of our country. But, today, at 3:22pm ET, we will once again…May 30, 2020May 30, 2020
A Call for Collective GriefThis week, yet another black man, lying murdered in the street. Despondency, grief and rage erupts, online and across the country. In…May 28, 2020May 28, 2020